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The Abyss – VR Space Voyage combines space education and thrills in Ocean Park’s newest VR attraction

The Abyss – VR Space Voyage combines space education and thrills in Ocean Park’s newest VR attraction

Jun 27, 2019 Asia, News, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on The Abyss – VR Space Voyage combines space education and thrills in Ocean Park’s newest VR attraction

Ocean Park consulted world recognized aerospace engineer Dr Aprille Joy Ericsson on The Abyss – VR Space Voyage.
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Triotech reaches 350 attractions worldwide, launches Assassin’s Creed VR Maze attraction in conjunction with Ubisoft

Triotech reaches 350 attractions worldwide, launches Assassin’s Creed VR Maze attraction in conjunction with Ubisoft

Sep 20, 2018 Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Homepage Slider, Latin America & Mexico, News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Triotech reaches 350 attractions worldwide, launches Assassin’s Creed VR Maze attraction in conjunction with Ubisoft

This year, Triotech deployed its 180th XD Dark Ride attraction in Ecuador in Safari Xtreme park at Malecon 2000.
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World’s first VR paragliding experience opens in UK

World’s first VR paragliding experience opens in UK

Aug 10, 2018 Attractions, Europe & Middle East, News, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on World’s first VR paragliding experience opens in UK

ParadropVR™ combines cutting-edge VR technology with a suspended paragliding harness that moves up and down, giving riders a three-minute taste of a sport that’s usually only available to a few,...
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The VOID brings VR wizardry to the Midwest with opening of Mall of America location

The VOID brings VR wizardry to the Midwest with opening of Mall of America location

Aug 06, 2018 Attractions, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on The VOID brings VR wizardry to the Midwest with opening of Mall of America location

The Mall of America location will open featuring Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire.
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Six Flags News: Turner Partnership in China, Batman Backwards in St Louis, VR Drop of Doom in LA

Six Flags News: Turner Partnership in China, Batman Backwards in St Louis, VR Drop of Doom in LA

Mar 29, 2018 Asia, News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Six Flags News: Turner Partnership in China, Batman Backwards in St Louis, VR Drop of Doom in LA

  TUZKI AND OTHER TURNER CHARACTERS TO APPEAR IN SIX FLAGS CHINESE PARKS Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, Riverside Investment Group Co. Ltd., and Turner Asia Pacific, have announced a new...
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World’s Longest VR Coaster to Premiere on Vegas Strip

World’s Longest VR Coaster to Premiere on Vegas Strip

Jan 18, 2018 Attractions, News, North America, Technology & Media, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on World’s Longest VR Coaster to Premiere on Vegas Strip

The adventure begins as riders are equipped with virtual reality headsets and take on the role of a scientist in hot pursuit of an alien that escaped their research facility.
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Final Ride on LEGOLAND Florida’s Project X Coaster Marks Start of Transformation to VR Experience

Final Ride on LEGOLAND Florida’s Project X Coaster Marks Start of Transformation to VR Experience

Jan 10, 2018 News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Final Ride on LEGOLAND Florida’s Project X Coaster Marks Start of Transformation to VR Experience

Young guest Rowan Lewis was making his first visit to the popular theme park when, at 5:05 p.m., he became the last child to ride Project X in its current form.
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Polin Wins Four Brass Ring Awards at IAAPA Attractions Expo

Polin Wins Four Brass Ring Awards at IAAPA Attractions Expo

Nov 28, 2017 Business, Events, News, Water Parks Comments Off on Polin Wins Four Brass Ring Awards at IAAPA Attractions Expo

Splash VR - Virtual Reality Waterslide, a technology that provides a virtual-reality experience for waterpark guests without requiring a park to retrofit any aspect of an existing waterslide.
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Audubon Nature Institute to Open Super 78’s Reef Rangers VR Experience December 5

Audubon Nature Institute to Open Super 78’s Reef Rangers VR Experience December 5

Nov 21, 2017 Attractions, News, Technology & Media, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Audubon Nature Institute to Open Super 78’s Reef Rangers VR Experience December 5

Guests will take a virtual dive into a beautiful 360° coral reef environment to help restore the ecosystem. ​
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IAE17 NEWS: SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Discusses 2018 Attractions at IAAPA Attractions Expo

IAE17 NEWS: SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Discusses 2018 Attractions at IAAPA Attractions Expo

Nov 15, 2017 Business, Events, News, Theme Parks, Water Parks Comments Off on IAE17 NEWS: SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Discusses 2018 Attractions at IAAPA Attractions Expo

During its presentation, SeaWorld revealed the first of 15 custom rafts for its new Infinity Falls river rapids attraction opening summer 2018.
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